Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 388-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services
FIRE SAFETY
Licensing Process
Section 388-147-1345 - What are the roles of the department and the CPA?

(1) We license CPAs, including tribal CPAs, to supervise foster homes. You are authorized to certify to the department that a foster home meets the licensing regulations contained in chapter 388-148 WAC.

(2) You have the discretion to certify or not to certify a foster home.

(3) You may, at your discretion, have additional regulations for a foster home to become and remain a licensed foster home under your supervision.

(4) The department has the final approval for licensing a foster home that you have certified.